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Repatriation of the deceased from Australia to Ukraine
XREQUIEM brings the deceased home from Australia to Ukraine. The price from €7,000 covers the documents in the state and at the Embassy in Canberra, preparation of the body and the coffin. The body flies to an airport near Ukraine, then travels in our vehicle to your town. The journey takes from 72 hours. Call us at any hour.
Oleg Zdendiak, ownerpersonally responsible for every case “You were always available, whatever the time…” — Віта Х. “Everything was organised with great dignity, professionally and with attention to every detail.” — Тамара Ю. “Every question was resolved promptly, with respect and attention to detail.” — Olha B. “…your support, compassion, sense of responsibility and professionalism meant a great deal to us.” — Ірина Б. “It all went quickly and professionally…” — Оля К. from €7,000 including documents, the coffin and transport to your town. We will give you the exact price within 5 minutes.
The price includes:
- Documents of the country of death and the consulate
- Preparation of the body
- Zinc-lined transport coffin
- Transport to your town
- Coffin of your choice and urn free of charge
- No prepayment
What changes the total: the city and distance, the route (road or air), the country’s documents, preparation of the body. More about prices →
Australia is far from Ukraine, so the way home includes a flight. The registry of the state where the person died registers the death, and if it was sudden, the coroner joins the case. We run the papers, the translations and the Embassy at the same time.
- Since 2015 bringing people home
- Ukrainian company Company code (EDRPOU) 46261246
- Contract with a fixed price
- 35 countries with “from” prices
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If it has just happened
- Call or write any time. We explain what to say. We contact hospital and police.
- Mention any insurance policy. We coordinate with the insurer.
- Name two cities. Where it happened. Where to bring the body. Enough for a price. The passport comes later.
What to do if someone has died in Australia
It can happen to anyone who went to see relatives or worked in Australia. The family at home does not know the local rules, and the time difference complicates every call. You do not have to look for anyone: call at any hour and we will name the first step. We arrange everything on the spot, and XREQUIEM stays with the case to the end.
We listen and give you the price
We ask which state and city the body is in now and which documents already exist. At the same time we give you the amount to your town, and we fix the price in the contract.
A doctor certifies the cause of death
The doctor who treated the person or examined the body writes the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registry. This is not yet the death certificate.
The coroner, if the death was sudden
If the death was unexpected, unnatural or violent, or was caused by an accident, the doctor or the police report it to the coroner, who may order an autopsy. The body is released once the coroner allows it.
Registering the death
In Australia the death is registered with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages of the state where the person died. We take care of this part.
The Ukrainian side
The documents are translated into Ukrainian and certified by us, then handed in at the Embassy of Ukraine in Canberra. The Embassy registers the death of a Ukrainian citizen and certifies the papers for the border.
The body and the coffin
The body is placed in a sealed, hermetically sealed coffin with a zinc liner. Before the flight we settle the question of embalming with the airline, since the journey is long.
We take the deceased home
The body flies to a country next to Ukraine, most often Poland, and then travels by road in our vehicle. The family receives it at the place you name.
We work out your price
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Documents needed to bring the deceased home from Australia
Below you can see which papers are needed and who issues them. Every Australian state and territory sets its own rules, so we check the complete list for your case with the authorities of the state where the person died.
What Australia issues
- Medical Certificate of Cause of Death: written by a doctor and sent to the registry.
- Death certificate: issued by the state Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages after registration. It is in English.
- The coroner's release of the body, if the coroner investigated the death.
- Permit to take the body abroad: in New South Wales, for example, it is issued by the local public health unit, which confirms that the body poses no risk of infection. The permit is issued to whoever sends the body abroad, and we handle it.
- The carrier's documents: an air waybill for the coffin, plus an embalming certificate if one is needed.
We go through these administrative steps on the family's behalf.
What we take on
- We obtain the certificates, permits and other papers.
- We book the air transport and obtain the air waybill.
- We apostille the Australian documents, translate them into Ukrainian and hand them in at the Embassy of Ukraine.
- We prepare the coffin as the Ukrainian border requires.
- We write the customs statement for the Ukrainian border and enclose the documents.
What we need from you
- The deceased's passport, or a photo of it.
- Your passport and a document showing that you are a relative.
- A power of attorney for us. We will tell you how to draw it up.
The general list of papers is on the Documents page. What to do in the first hours is on the page What to do if a loved one dies abroad.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Australia
The Embassy in Canberra deals with consular matters for Ukrainian citizens in Australia, and Ukraine also has an honorary consulate in Sydney. The documents come in English, so the consul receives them translated into Ukrainian and certified. Both countries are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, which is why the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade puts an apostille on Australian documents.
- Without the certificate of no prohibited items in the body and the coffin, issued by an authority of the country of death and certified by the Ukrainian consulate, the body will not be allowed across the Ukrainian border.
- Before filing anything we check how the consul registers the death, which papers the funeral allowance in Ukraine requires and whether a consular fee applies. The rules common to all countries are in the article below.
Usually you do not need to go to Canberra: we prepare and submit the documents to the Embassy. More in the article The Ukrainian consulate when someone dies abroad.
How we bring the deceased home from Australia
Australia lies on the opposite side of the globe, so there is no way home without a flight. Planes do not fly to Ukraine at present, which is why the coffin first goes to a neighbouring country, most often Poland. We pick the flight and the method that suit your case.
Where we collect from
We can collect from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, the Gold Coast and any other city or town in Australia, whether the body is in a hospital, a morgue or with the coroner. The departure airport depends on where the body is and on the available flight. Tell us the city and we will give you the route and the amount.
Plane plus vehicle
A plane to an airport in a country next to Ukraine, where the coffin is met by our vehicle, which takes it to your town.
How the coffin travels by air
The coffin travels in the hold of a passenger aircraft or on a cargo flight, and often changes planes on the way. Before we book, we agree the documents with each country on the route, so that nothing holds the coffin up at an airport.
How long it takes
The journey itself takes from 72 hours after collection. Most of the time usually goes on the documents, the coroner if the case is with them, and booking the flight.
We do not promise direct flights to Ukraine. The Ukrainian border accepts a body only in a hermetic metal coffin under official seal. Ours is a coffin with a sealed zinc liner. Customs clearance is done on a written statement with documents, which we prepare. More on the Air transport page.
What to know about Australia
A few rules of the country that affect timing and papers. Sources: the UK government guidance “Australia: bereavement information” (2 September 2020), the pages of the Registries of Births, Deaths and Marriages of Victoria and New South Wales, the pages of the state coroners' courts and of the New South Wales health services (checked on 23 October 2026). They are not written for Ukrainian families, so we confirm each point for your case.
- Each state has its own rules. The death registry, the coroner and the health permits in Australia belong to the states and territories. The death is registered in the state where the person died, even if they lived in another.
- The death certificate does not come at once. The death is usually registered only after the body has been buried, cremated or sent abroad, and the certificate itself arrives a few weeks later. We find out at once which papers will do for the flight and the consul in the meantime. In Victoria the registry handles urgent requests for repatriation abroad separately.
- The coroner. The coroner is notified when a death is unexpected, unnatural or violent, results from an injury, or when the person has not been identified. This does not mean anyone is under suspicion: the coroner often finds the death was natural. But identification and an autopsy can delay the release of the body.
- The permit to take the body out. In New South Wales a permit from the local public health unit is needed to send a body abroad; we obtain it. Other states have their own procedure, and we check it for your case.
- Insurance. The British guidance notes that the insurer often decides who carries out the repatriation. So it is best to show us the policy before you sign anything.
How much does it cost to bring the deceased home from Australia in 2026?
Body from Australia from €7,000The amount we quote covers the entire journey home, the flight included, and it is written into the contract. The funeral in Ukraine is calculated separately.
What the price includes
The price includes:
- contact with hospital and morgue
- local, consular, border documents
- preparing the body for travel
- hermetically sealed coffin with a zinc liner for transport
- sealing as the border requires
- by air to an airport near Ukraine, then in our vehicle to your town
- handover to the family
Coffin of your choice and urn: free of charge.
What can change the price
The state and city in Australia (the distances between cities are huge). The airline's fare on the date of travel. Whether the coroner dealt with the case and whether embalming is needed. The destination in Ukraine. Whether insurance covers part of the costs. We clarify all of this in the first conversation and give you the price straight away. Prices for other countries are on the Prices page.
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Questions about repatriation from Australia
How much does it cost to bring the deceased home from Australia?
From €7,000 for the whole journey home. Everything the price includes is listed above, and we fix the final amount in the contract. What the price is made up of is explained in the article How much it costs to bring a body home to Ukraine from abroad.
How long does repatriation from Australia take?
The journey alone takes from 72 hours. The paperwork tends to take more time: the coroner's decision when the coroner has the case, the export permit, the Embassy and the flight. We handle all of these at once.
Is an autopsy compulsory?
Not always. The coroner may order an autopsy if the death was unexpected, unnatural or violent, or was caused by an accident. If the person died of a known illness and a doctor has signed the cause of death, the coroner is usually not involved. We stay in touch with the authorities and will tell you when the body is released.
Who issues the death certificate in Australia?
The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages of the state or territory where the person died. The doctor writes only the medical certificate of cause of death, which is a different document; we take care of the registration itself. The certificate is in English, so for Ukraine it is apostilled, translated and certified.
Is embalming needed?
The flight from Australia is long, often with a transfer, and airlines may accept only embalmed bodies. So we agree embalming with the carrier straight away. More about preparing the body.
Which documents do you need from the family?
The deceased's passport (or a photo of it), your passport, a document showing that you are related and a power of attorney for us. We take care of the Australian documents, the apostille, the translations and the Embassy.
Do I have to fly to Australia?
In most cases, no. We take care of the documents and keep you updated by phone or on Viber, WhatsApp or Telegram, allowing for the time difference. If we need your signature in person, we will tell you in advance. More in the article If the family cannot travel abroad.
What kind of coffin is needed?
The Ukrainian border accepts only a hermetic metal coffin under official seal. The exact type used in Australia follows the airline's rules, and we settle it beforehand. You can see the kinds of coffin on the Coffins page.
Will insurance cover the transport?
Yes, if the policy provides for transporting the body. Photograph the policy and send it to us: we will check the terms and contact the insurer ourselves. Better not to pay for the transport yourself until the insurer has agreed, or the compensation may not be paid. More in the article Insurance and bringing a body home.
Can an urn with ashes be brought home from Australia?
Yes, from €2,500. At the Ukrainian border the urn must come with the death certificate and a certificate of no prohibited items, certified by the consulate. We advise you to carry the cremation certificate as well and to warn the airline early. Details are on the Urn transport page.
Tell us what happened
Oleg Zdendiak and the team. We explain the next steps.
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We also bring the deceased home from Japan, South Korea and Thailand. The full list is on the countries page.